MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MEETING

The Board discussed correspondence distributed since its last meeting on May 7, 2014. The Board also discussed its authority to transmit certain Board documents to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs in the matters of large-volume mailings and satellite offices.

ADMINISTRATION

Mandate for the Upcoming Round of Collective Bargaining

The Board discussed the mandate for the upcoming round of collective bargaining with the seven House of Commons bargaining units. The Board deferred its decision until the House Administration provides additional information.

LEGAL MATTER

The Board did not approve the payment of legal fees in a complaint and in a civil lawsuit as they are incurred as this would depart from the Board’s current policy. The Board agreed to review its current policy and requested that the House Administration provide a policy analysis for consideration at a future meeting.

MEMBERS’ ALLOWANCES AND SERVICES

Secondary Residence Expenses

The Board discussed the matter, decided to conduct further research and directed the House Administration to brief the Whips on current usage by each party caucus.

Per Diem Expenses

The Board discussed the matter, decided to conduct further research and directed the House Administration to brief the Whips on current usage by each party caucus.

USE OF HOUSE RESOURCES

Large-Volume Mailings – Progress Report

Because time did not permit the matter to be fully addressed at this meeting, the Board agreed to discuss the issue at a future meeting.

Satellite Offices

Because time did not permit the matter to be fully addressed at this meeting, the Board agreed to discuss the issue at a future meeting.